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One of my big tips for saving on produce is to shop based on what is in season. We are finally starting to see Spring veggies showing up in grocery stores and markets and it’s a great way to have your meal plan feeling a little sunnier.
Grab some asparagus, peas, leeks and a few other items and you are set for the week with the recipes below.
If you want more ideas, check out the full list of what’s in season right now.
Beef Satay Over Pilaf – Recipe
Sirloin Beef, $6.99 lb (Publix)
Kikkoman Soy Sauce Cruet, 5 oz, Free (Kroger)
Peanut Butter, Planters,16.3 oz, 50¢ (Harris Teeter)
Chicken Broth, Swanson, 14-14.5 oz, 62¢ (Harris Teeter)
Rice Pilaf Mix, Uncle Ben’s Country Inn, 6 oz, 64-66¢ (Publix)
Cucumber, 33¢-$1.25 ea. (HEB or Harveys)
Carrot, 2 lb, $1.29-$1.94 (Winn Dixie or Bi-Lo)
(9 Points Plus)
Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup – Recipe
Leeks (check Farmer’s Markets for the best price)
Carrot, 2 lb, $1.29-$1.94 (Winn Dixie or Bi-Lo)
Corned Beef Brisket, $3.49-$3.89 lb (Ingles, Kroger, Aldi, Publix)
Bell Pepper, 49-99¢ (Lowes Foods or Winn Dixie)
Cabbage, 27-49¢ lb (Lowes, Food Lion, Publix, Sweetbay, Kroger)
Potatoes, 5 lb, $2.99 (Kroger)
(7 Points Plus)
Spring Pizza – Recipe
Asparagus (check Farmer’s Markets for the best price)
Chives (not on sale but not an expensive ingredient)
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (make your own!)
Mozzarella Cheese, Kraft, 7-8 oz, $1.99 (Publix)
(10 Points Plus)
Creamy Spring Pasta – Recipe
Asparagus (check Farmer’s Markets for the best price)
Chicken Broth, Swanson, 14-14.5 oz, 62¢ (Harris Teeter)
Milk
Low Fat Cream Cheese, 53% off (Commissary)
Parmesan Cheese, Kraft, 7-8 oz, $1.99 (Publix)
Frozen Peas, Green Giant, 7-10 oz, 79¢ (Publix)
Fettuccine, Fresh Foods Market Pasta, 9 oz, $2.24 (Harris Teeter)
Onions, 3 lb, $1.77-$2.99 (Ingles, Food Lion, Lowes, Harveys)
(11 Points Plus)
Lemon Risotto with Spring Vegetables – Recipe
Asparagus (check Farmer’s Markets for the best price)
Chicken Broth, Swanson, 14-14.5 oz, 62¢ (Harris Teeter)
Leeks (check Farmer’s Markets for the best price)
Rice, Arborio or Short Grain (pantry)
Frozen Peas, Green Giant, 7-10 oz, 79¢ (Publix)
(6 Points Plus)
